The Castle of Pyrgos, or Kasteli, crowns the highest point of the village of Pyrgos Kallistis. It is recognized by its concentric, labyrinthine layout, where rows of houses were constructed to form an impenetrable outer wall designed to…
Pyrgos to Kamari Trail
This historic hike takes you across Santorini's rugged peaks from Pyrgos to ancient mountaintop ruins, down to Kamari's beach, and finally to Perissa via a water taxi or a scenic hike.
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1. Castle of Pyrgos Kallistis
2. Monastery of Prophet Elias of Thira
The Monastery of Prophet Elias stands at the summit of the island’s highest peak, five hundred sixty-seven meters above the sea. You can recognize the site by its stone, fortress-style architecture and the prominent bell tower that rises…
3. Ancient Thera
Ancient Thera occupies a limestone ridge on the summit of Mount Mesa Vouno, three hundred sixty-five meters above the Aegean Sea. This archaeological site contains the remnants of a city-state founded in the ninth century Before the Common…
4. Basilica of Saint Stephen - Ancient Thera
The Church of Agios Stefanos greets visitors at the entrance to Ancient Thera. This small, two-aisled vaulted structure sits directly upon the stone ruins of an earlier, larger Christian basilica that likely dated to the middle of the…
5. Kamari beach
Kamari Beach is defined by its long, crescent-shaped expanse of black volcanic pebbles and sand, which contrast sharply against the deep blue waters of the Aegean. This stretch of coast sits directly beneath the towering rock of Mesa…
6. Paralia Perissa
Paralia Perissa is defined by its sweeping coastline of dark, volcanic sand that contrasts sharply with the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea. This four-mile stretch of shoreline sits at the base of the towering Mesa Vouno mountain, which…